"True leaders don't just shine a light, they ignite a warmth that spreads."

This year as Prefects, we stand with a group of twenty two hardworking and passionate cabinet members, each one dedicated to making our school a place of not only academic excellence but also of compassion, growth and leadership.As Prefects, we don’t come with all the answers but we come with a promise to walk beside you -to listen, to lift you up and to help students find the balance between strength and kindness, boldness and humility.We thank and sincerely wish for this institution to thrive—be it in academics, sports or co-curricular activities. We wholeheartedly dedicate ourselves to St Joseph’s Convent, for this institution has shaped the way we choose to walk, talk, act and do justice to our post. We don’t lead because we are better than others, we lead because we choose to make a difference. Here’s to embracing the challenges, supporting one another, and leaving a mark that lasts, not because we had to, but because we wanted to.

"Leaders are made, not born. They are made with hard work, dedication, and will-power"

You learn to become a leader by doing what other excellent leaders have done before you, and these are the teachings of our alma mater, St Joseph’s Convent School, Bathinda. With the blessing of the Almighty, we feel blessed to have been appointed as the prefects of this prestigious institution. We express our heartfelt appreciation to our worthy Principal Sr Ophilia Lobo, Vice Principal Sr Navina Pinto and all the esteemed faculty members who have trusted us with this position. We, as the prefects, vow to uphold the values of integrity, responsibility, and respect in all aspects of our duties. We will lead by example, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every member feels valued and heard. With every step we take, may our actions reflect the dedication we have pledged to serve, lead, and inspire.

"LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT MAKING OTHERS BETTER AS A RESULT OF YOUR PRESENCE AND MAKING SURE THAT IMPACT LASTS IN YOUR ABSENCE"

St Joseph’s Convent School has been a great institution for learning and developing our inner soul, boosting our confidence and guidance towards a bright future. With the blessings of the almighty, we feel blessed to have been appointed as the prefects of this prestigious institution. We express our deepest gratitude to our worthy Principal Sr Ophilia lobo, Vice Principal Sr Naveena and all the faculty members who have reposed their confidence in us for this session’s student council. We as prefects vow to discharge our duty with morality and earnestness. We will encourage all the students to achieve brilliance diligently be it in academics or co-curricular activities and help our school become an exemplification of calibre and distinction. We will put all our productiveness and energy for the betterment of our respected school.

"Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things. – Rev. Jesse Jackson"

St Joseph's Convent School has been a temple of knowledge for all of us and also a family which has helped us grow into who we are today. This school has taught us, how to be a better student, a better citizen and most of all, a better individual. We take oath that we shall do all that we can, and make this academic year a memorable one. With the blessings of the Almighty, we feel blessed to have been appointed as the Prefects of this prestigious institution and would like to express our gratitude towards our respected Principal Sr Ophilia Lobo and Vice-Principal Sr Shanti, and the school management for showing immense faith in us by making us leaders of this house council. For this cabinet, our message to all the members is that with integrity, insight, inclusiveness and a relentless spirit you can unlock the hidden treasure of your talents, and take the school to the new zenith of excellence. We vow to accomplish all our duties with utmost sincerity and dedication, and to give justice to this badge.

"True leaders always practice the 3 R's Respect for self, Respect for others and Responsibility for all their actions"

There is no substitute for hard work, confidence and preservance. Leaders are made with hard work, dedication, confidence and discipline. Our self-mastery is gained and enhanced here in St Joseph's Convent School. Words cannot express the gratitude. We wish to convey to our most worthy Principal Sr Veena D'Souza, Vice Principal Sr Lourdes & co-ordinator Sr Alodia for placing their confidence in us. We vow to take our school to new heights of success and to work for the betterment of the institution with great zeal.

"Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and actions."

It is the mist of difficulty, storm and turbulent water that a leader is made and the metal is tested. Leaders are made with hard work, dedication, will-power, and swimming against the current of hardships….united, hand-in- hand, with the great collection of views, vibrant personalities each with a different color enhancing the beauty of the canvas. These are the value engrained in us since the very start by our sisters, teachers and we owe a great dear to our alma mater, St Joseph's Convent School, Bathinda and we can never return all that this institution has embodied in us, but we promise to take this school to greater heights by growing and helping each other grow with firm belief in ourselves as well as others.Through faith, trust and honesty we promise to outstretch our hand to help each other through all odds. We vow not to point out each other’s flaws rather complete each other. We as a team of twenty-six leaders, each with a unique personality promise to lead, serve and carry the legacy with a sense of responsibility, team work and most importantly faith in the ultimate force. Together, We will rise!

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, do more and become more, you are a leader"

Leaders aren't born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work, and that are the teachings our alma mater, St Joseph's Convent School, Bathinda, has been providing to achieve the goal. We the House Council Members feel blessed to be considered worthy of the responsibilities entrusted to us. We promise to render our honest services to the school. A leader has courage, an insight, a charisma, confidence, discipline and dedication. We would like to thank our worthy Principal Sr Helen D' Costa, Vice Principal Sr Lyra and all the staff members for reposing their confidence in us. Last but certainly not the least, I would like to say in the words of Warren Bennis, "Leadership is the capacity to translate, vision into reality. "So we, the proud members of the School Cabinet, promise to work as a team and focus on our school vision and goal.

"Leadership is about taking responsibility not making excuses"

This is what our alma mater St Joseph's Convent School, Bathinda has imbibed in us. In order to dig the layers for optional discipline and talent, one has to unravel the need to put one’s heart and soul into one's duties and responsibilities. "Do not fear shadows, they simply mean that, Light is shining nearby". We are a cabinet of twenty two hard working and devoted leaders who will work day in and day out to take our school to greatest heights. The biggest challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant. We on behalf of the entire cabinet promise to overcome this challenge, do justice to our assigned duties and bring laurels to our institution. At last we would like to quote, "The harder you work for something, the greater you'll feel when you finally achieve it". So, to achieve anything, be a true and responsible Josephite!

"Promises to Keep!"

Sterling Sill says, "Leadership cannot be bought. It cannot be conferred. It cannot be inherited. It knows no divine rights. It cannot be passed on by any process of succession. It is acquired only by the personal mastery of each individual aspirant." Our self mastery is gained and enhanced here in St Joseph's Convent School, our beloved alma mater. We, Aman Verma and Srishti Singla, the prefects of our school feel blessed to be considered worthy of the responsibilities entrusted to us. We promise to hold our positions with utmost respect and work selflessly to bring the school to the acme of success. We express our heartfelt gratitude to our worthy Principal Sr Helen, Vice Principal Sr Nancy, Sr Marceline and all the staff members who have reposed their confidence in us. We pray for God's choicest blessings on us to enable us to successfully accomplish the assigned duties with commitment, zeal and honesty. It will be our constant endeavor to work in collaboration with our student fraternity to do justice and bring laurels to our school.

"We know we are firm. I know and I affirm that at the core of our being, of my being, there is the fact of responsibility."

To perform better and become the very best depends on the education imparted to us by our bona fide institution St Joseph's Convent School, Bathinda. It is evident that duties and responsibilities do not end with the election of leaders, but make a new beginning. In order to dig the layers for optimal discipline and talent, one has to unravel the need to put one's heart and soul into one's duties and responsibilities. It is consequently a great honour for us, the Prefects of the institution, to have been entrusted with this gigantic responsibility for the year 2014-15. Our overwhelming gratitude goes to our honorable Principal Sr Helen D'Costa, Vice Principal Sr Anita Mendonca, Sr Marceline and all the staff members. We, along with our newly elected School Cabinet members, will be ever ready with our armor on to render our honest service to the school, and will leave no space for disappointments. It is coherent that our role demands dedication, organization, confidence and sacrifice. It will be our constant endeavor to do justice to our honorable roles and bring laurels to the school at all levels. We pray for God's rich blessings on every member of the Josephite family.

"If an egg is broken by an outside force life ends, But if the egg is broken by an inside force life begins.."

This very inside force, that is called personality, is developed in us by our St Joseph's Convent School. It is a huge honour for us to be elected as the Prefect of this very institution for the session 2013-14. It embodies all that is great about this school. The opportunities, the responsibility and above all, positive aura. I would like to thank our worthy Principal Sr Helen D'Costa, Vice Principal Sr Anita Mendonca, Sr Marceline and all the staff members for believing in us and our abilities and lending us such a great responsibility. As a team we will be ever enthused to work towards keeping the school diverse competitive and passionate work place that it already is. Furthermore as school Prefects, we are fortunate enough to have twenty two hardworking and devoted leaders in our team who will work day in and day out to take our school to greatest heights. We as a team will try our level best to come up to the expectations of all our teachers and help our fellow Josephites to reach the highest destinations in their career. Before our term ends, we look forward to achieving great laurels in every sphere of school activities as well as leaving a positive legacy at the school and serve as inspirations for future leaders. At the end, we would like to share a beautiful quote." One can't change the direction of the wind, but one can change the direction of one’s sail to reach one’s destination". So, to achieve your destinations, be a true and responsible Josephite.